Peaches are my favourite summer fruit. Fresh, plump, juicy and sweet, they are perfect summer ingredient for a sweet or savoury recipe. I love to buy them when they are ripe and in season, slice them up and freeze them for a later use. This recipe works equally well with fresh or frozen fruit. Peaches & Cream SmoothiePaleo, Vegetarian, VeganServes 2Ingredients2 ripe peaches, fresh or […]
A chicken brochette is a summertime BBQ staple and it makes a simple weeknight dinner or the perfect weekend BBQ with friends. Not only are they easy to prepare, but a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet! Load them up with whatever meat and vegetables you like for a simple and healthy dinner. Italian Chicken BrochettesPaleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-FreeMakes 6-8Ingredients2 skinles […]
The perfect cold, rich and chocolately summer treat! Made with coconut milk and sweetened naturally with honey, these homemade fudgesicles are dairy-free, gluten-free and full of flavour making them a guilt-free summer delight. Homemade FudgesiclesPaleo, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, VeganMakes 4-6Ingredients14oz can full-fat coconut milk3 tbsp. cocoa powder2 tbsp. honey1/2 tsp. vanilla1 […]
This sugar-free, gluten-free version of an old childhood favourite is 100% flavour-full. It tastes delicious on its own, or top it with a little dollop of vanilla ice cream or coconut cream for a little extra indulgence. Red’s Strawberry Rhubarb CrispServes 6-8 IngredientsFilling:2 cups strawberries, diced2 cups rhubarb, chopped1 tsp. vanilla extract¼ cup honey1 tbsp. l […]
Nothing says summer breakfast like a little slice of toast with jam and coffee, and nothing says summer like the fresh strawberries. For all of my jam lovers, I’ve got something really delicious and simple to help you make a healthier swap. Chia seed jam might sound silly, but you’ll be amazing at how much it actually taste like the real thing. This recipe uses strawberries, but it also works well with fresh raspberries, blackberries or blueberries, and stone fruit like peaches. […]
Pesto Grilled Shrimp An easy pesto grilled shrimp recipe with homemade basil pesto! This pesto grilled shrimp recipe is an easy swap for any summer BBQ and leftovers are a great addition for topping onto your favourite salad for lunch. Plus, the pesto sauce itself can be used as a dip or dressing or dip…
The term ‘power bowl’ (or macro bowl) simply refers to a mixture of fresh and highly nutritious ingredients that are combined into a bowl for make a hearty and filling meal. Typically you will find a grain, a root vegetable, leafy greens, fresh veggies and some nuts or seeds. The nice thing about making a power bowl is that you are able to use up any odds any dinner leftovers for tomorrow lunch it is really the dressing that makes it all come together. […]
Sweet Potato Puree To call this sweet potato puree a “recipe” is probably a bit of a stretch, but it’s just so good I wanted to include it here for you all. The recipe for these sweet potatoes is as simple as it might sound, and yet their nutritional value is so much more complex.…
Thai Vegetable Salad This Thai Vegetable Salad is a really fun Asian twist on a traditional coleslaw; loaded with flavour and colours it adds a little spice to any summer BBQ. To be honest, I didn’t know what to call this recipe… Thai Coleslaw? Thai Chopped Veggie Salad? Thai Cabbage Salad? Thai Root Vegetable Salad? I…
Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes These vegetarian and gluten-free Mexican-inspired Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes require minimal effort but provide maximum flavour! Stuffed potatoes are typically made with white potatoes, but I think the sweet potatoes add a sweet and cooling taste to the spicy black bean mixture. I’ve opted to make this recipe vegetarian…
Sticky Korean Chicken Crispy, crunchy and sticky Korean chicken thighs! These sticky Korean chicken thighs are sweet, savoury, tender and crispy, satisfying your taste buds in every bite. Whip up a batch for a family-friend weeknight dinner or make them ahead of time and store them in the fridge for quick and easy lunches. …
10-Minute Marinara Sauce Because sometimes 10-minutes is all you’ve got, this simple marinara sauce can be made in a pinch for a quick weeknight dinner. Homemade marinara is quick and easy to prepare and tastes way better than the store-bought stuff. This sauce comes together so quickly, it is great for those weeknights when you didn’t…
Chia Seed Pudding Made with only 3 ingredients, this chia seed pudding makes a delicious on-the-go breakfast or gluten-free healthy snack! This chia seed pudding recipe is a simple recipe that you can flavour any way that you like. Once you’ve got the ratio of chia seeds to liquid down, you can easily add flavours,…
Tuscan Skillet Chicken A simple and warming one-pan meal, this Tuscan skillet chicken is a dinner the whole family will love. Ok, full disclosure, I have never been to Tuscany, but I truly think this dish is something they would approve. This one-pot Tuscan skillet chicken is loaded with Italian-inspired flavours with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms…
Banana Bread Bites These healthy banana bread bites are a great grab-and-go snack or on-the-run breakfast that the whole family will love. Who doesn’t love the smell of warm banana bread coming out of the oven?! It’s just the best! This banana bread bites recipe is a simple twist on an old classic, and a…